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The company will invest $344 million across a handful of its Ikon Pass resorts over the next several seasons.
Westbound Brews
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Alterra to Purchase Crystal Mountain Resort in Washington
The Pacific Northwest remains the hottest battleground in the Epic versus Ikon rivalry.
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How one single, Michigan chairlift became an empire
Trip Ideas: Crystal Mountain, Washington
Hit Crystal on the right day and you will lap deep, untracked snow that keeps refilling.
Season Pass Roundup 2015-16
Find your ski pass for next season—and the best deals—here.
Where to Ski Next: Crystal Mountain, Wash.
One of the Northwest’s biggest ski mountains is determined to become a destination resort. Here’s how.
In A Van Down By The Bullwheel
With few places to sleep at the hill, the ski areas of the Pacific Northwest foster a tight- knit community of skiers who believe the best slopeside accommodations roll in on four wheels.
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What's New at Crystal Mountain for 2008-2009 Season
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Where to Ski this Weekend: February 25-27
Storm skiing is back in season. Snow is on the ground and in the forecast. If you're looking for soft turns this weekend you've got options: California, Utah, Washington, and Idaho are all looking good.
La Nina: Where to Ski This Winter and Why
La Nina, El Nino, ENSO—as skiers we hear these terms all the time. As much as you may or may not be paying attention to what they mean, the children of the Pacific can have a dramatic influence on the winter season, from Tahoe to Alaska. So, if you missed meteorology in college, or haven’t followed current events in over a decade, read on for a description of the predicted La Nina event. Then, start planning trips.—Molly Baker
Skiing the Sidecountry
Explore open bowls and unmapped trails inside the resort, then dive into untamed descents just beyond the ropes. Your next big adventure is...
Backyard Stashes
RIMBY. It’s an obscure acronym that evolved from another, better-known acronym, NIMBY, which stands for “not in my backyard.” RIMBY stands for “right in my backyard.” You might call the photographers whose images follow “rimbies.” They’re the envy of us all—skiers who live and work in proximity to kickass skiing. Here they show us those yards in pictures. If you feel like sharing your backyard stash, email us a photo to editor@skiingmag.com.
Crystal Mountain’s Northway Lift
Storms in the Pacific Northwest hamper visibility. So get some depth perception in the rocky chutes and protected tree runs accessed by Crystal Mountain’s Northway lift. Before the resort installed the 1,870-vertical-foot fixed-grip lift in 2007, this zone was a backcountry stash for locals. Now the chair helps disperse skier traffic and has increased Crystal’s lift-served terrain by 62 percent.
What's New at Crystal Mountain for 2008-2009 Season
New Improvements and Lodging Await Guests next Season
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